Walnut Creek Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Walnut Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walnut Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Walnut Creek Elementary School's student population of 429 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walnut Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Walnut Creek Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Walnut Creek Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Walnut Creek Elementary School?
429 students attend Walnut Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Walnut Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Creek Elementary School?
Walnut Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walnut Creek Elementary School offer ?
Walnut Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Creek Elementary School part of?
Walnut Creek Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District.
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